NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Norfolk man has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after using stolen debit and credit card numbers to purchase alcohol from Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores for resale.
According to court documents, Tyrell Jackson, 44, joined together with three other men to defraud Virginia ABC stores by using debit and credit cards re-encoded with the stolen financial information of identity theft victims. The investigation identified 20 direct victims of identity theft from Jackson’s role in the conspiracy, and at least 82 victims of the broader conspiracy.
Jackson is scheduled to be sentenced on March 24, 2021. The conspiracy to commit wire fraud offense carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, and the aggravated identity theft offense carries a mandatory two years in prison. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Newport News Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mack Coleman is prosecuting the case.
A copy of the plea agreement is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 4:20-cr-45.
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) is a state agency responsible for regulating the sale of alcohol in Virginia. The ABC has been working closely with law enforcement agencies to prevent and investigate cases of identity theft and other crimes.
Tyrell Jackson, a resident of Norfolk, will face the consequences of his actions in court. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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